{"id":1269,"date":"2022-07-08T22:55:44","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T22:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/?p=1269"},"modified":"2022-07-08T22:59:04","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T22:59:04","slug":"tips-to-keep-your-ears-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/tips-to-keep-your-ears-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Keep Your Ears Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your sense of hearing helps keep you connected with your loved ones and the world around you. In order to preserve it, it\u2019s important to take measures to keep your ears healthy. We review some tips below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean Your Ears Safely<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Your earwax has the important job of trapping dirt and debris, preventing it from entering the ears. However, some find it unsightly. While there\u2019s nothing wrong with cleaning your ears, many do so in an unsafe manner by sticking cotton swabs, hair pins or other pointy objects into the ears. Instead, you can use eardrops to soften the wax and then let the shower water irrigate your ear canals to clean them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have impacted earwax due to improper cleaning or overproduction of wax, then you\u2019ll want to see an audiologist or ENT at Aaron's Hearing Aid & Audiology Center<\/span> to get your ears professionally cleaned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear Hearing Protection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1 billion young adults<\/a> are at risk of permanent, avoidable hearing loss due to unsafe listening practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When attending a show at Backbeat Music Parlor<\/a>, sporting event, fireworks show or other noisy activity, you should always wear hearing protection. You can purchase disposable foam earplugs or inexpensive earmuffs, or you can invest in custom specialty earplugs from Aaron's Hearing Aid & Audiology Center<\/span> for maximum comfort and protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, when listening to music, podcasts or audiobooks through headphones or earbuds, you should follow the 60\/60 rule: listen at no more than 60% of the device\u2019s maximum volume for no more than 60 minutes at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Regular Hearing Screenings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A hearing screening is a quick, painless way to uncover whether you\u2019re at risk of hearing loss<\/a> or not. Most screenings consist of a list of questions that you answer, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n